| Title | : | Phosphorus Pentasulphide |
| Formula | : |
P2S5 (P4S10)
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| Synonyms | : | Diphosphorus pentasulphide. Tetraphosphorus decasulphide. |
| Cas number | : | 1314-80-3; 16857-09-3 |
| Einecs number | : | 215-242-4 |
| Description | : | Phosphorus pentasulphide is produced from high-purity phosphorus and sulphur. The material is an intermediate for a wide range of sulphur-containing organophosphorus compounds. Important applications are the production of lubricant additives such as dialkyl dithiophosphates, insecticides, and flotation aids.
Phosphorus pentasulphide is a greenish yellow solid. It is available in two grades of phosphorus content and a wide range of reactivity and particle sizes, from flakes to fine powder. All grades are high purity. |
| Applications | : | Lubricating oil. Additives. Insecticides. Flotation aids. |
| Technical data | : | Please refer to the Product Data Sheet for an overview of all grades available. Do not hesitate to contact us if you should have further questions about the available grades. |
| Storage | : |
See Safety Data Sheet(s) for more information
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| Shelf life | : |
2 years if properly stored. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet(s) for storage instructions.
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| Safety | : | See Safety Data Sheet(s) for more information |